Building Control Surveyor

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Building Control Surveyor for a position in South West London. The role involves reviewing construction plans, conducting on-site inspections, and providing essential Building Control advice. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with building regulations, maintain accurate records, and support the team in training duties. Full-time hours on a temporary basis with competitive pay of £318.96 per day.

Responsibilities

• Review plans for compliance with building regulations.
• Conduct on-site inspections at key construction stages.
• Provide professional Building Control advice through various channels.
• Inspect dangerous structures during normal working hours.
• Participate in out-of-hours dangerous structures rota.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and correspondence.
• Support Training of Trainee and Assistant Surveyors.
• Assist in service improvements and team duties.

Skills

Building regulations compliance

On-site inspections

Professional communication

Emergency response

Record keeping

Team support

Job description

Senior Building Control Surveyor needed in South West London Paying £318.96 per day ref 1682755

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Key Responsibilities

• Review plans for a broad range of construction projects to assess compliance with building regulations.
• Conduct on‐site inspections at key stages of construction to ensure all works meet statutory requirements.
• Provide professional Building Control advice via phone, email, and in‑person consultations.
• Inspect dangerous structures during normal working hours in line with legislative responsibilities.
• Participate in the out‑of‑hours dangerous structures rota, responding to emergencies when required.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, documentation, and correspondence using internal systems.
• Support the training and development of Trainee and Assistant Building Control Surveyors.
• Assist the Principal Surveyor and Head of Building Control with wider team duties and service improvements.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

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